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Ransom "Rant" Kile

Birth	:	23 Dec 1835 Knox County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	28 Jul 1933
Burial	:	Saint James Roman Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.1429500, -77.4159100
Description	:	Son of John & Sarah Kile; grew up on family farm in Lowell, IN; married Miss Mary Powers (1837-1907) on Oct. 18, 1856; children: Dr. W.T. (1857-1912), twins Allen & Alfred, Joda, Dr. M.L., and L.E. (d. 1928); member of the Methodist church; served in Co. A, 73RD IND INF; contracted typhoid fever and was discharged; drafted into service with Co. I, 38TH IND INF Nov. 14, 1864; mustered out July 15, 1865; moved to Cass Co., IA in 1879; member of Nebraska G.A.R. Post #193 (J.G. Lauman Post) on King St. in Plainview, NE; died in Plainview, NE, July... Read More	Son of John & Sarah Kile; grew up on family farm in Lowell, IN; married Miss Mary Powers (1837-1907) on Oct. 18, 1856; children: Dr. W.T. (1857-1912), twins Allen & Alfred, Joda, Dr. M.L., and L.E. (d. 1928); member of the Methodist church; served in Co. A, 73RD IND INF; contracted typhoid fever and was discharged; drafted into service with Co. I, 38TH IND INF Nov. 14, 1864; mustered out July 15, 1865; moved to Cass Co., IA in 1879; member of Nebraska G.A.R. Post #193 (J.G. Lauman Post) on King St. in Plainview, NE; died in Plainview, NE, July 28, 1933 at age 97. Obit provided by Find A Grave Contributor BT (#47568123): LAST CIVIL WAR VETERAN IS CALLED Ransome Kile, Pierce County's Oldest Resident, Passes Away Friday Ransome Kile, son of John and Sarah Kile, was born in Knox County, Ohio, on December 23, 1835 and died at Plainview, Nebraska, July 28, 1933, at the advanced age of ninety-seven years, seven months and five days. His early life was spent on his father's farm near Lowell, Indiana where he, his mother and baby sister Nancy experienced the hardships of pioneer life after the death of his father which occurred when Ransome was two years old. He was educated in the public schools of Lake County, Indiana. On October 18, 1856, he was married to Miss Mary Powers of Providence, Rhode Island. To this union six sons were born; twins, Allen and Alfred dying in infancy and Joda at the age of four years. Three sons grew to manhood, only one of whom, Dr. M.L. Kile of Creighton, Nebraska, survives. Dr. W.T. Kile passed away August 31, 1912 at Plainview, Nebraska and L.E. Kile died Novenber 18, 1928 at New Raymer, Colorado. When the Civil War broke out in 1860, Ransome Kile enlisted in Company A, of the 73rd Indiana Volunteer Infantry and served ten months. During this time he contracted typhoid fever with complications and was sent home to die; but under the providence of God and the tender care of his faithful wife, he recovered; and re-enlisted in Company E, 33rd Regiment, serving until the end of the war. His company joined Sherman on his march to the sea and was in Raleigh, North Carolina when news of Lee's surrender came. He returned to Indiana and with his family moved to Cass County, Iowa in 1879. Later they homesteaded, four miles west of Plainview, moving to town in 1903, where Mrs. Kile died December 9, 1907. Five years later, on April 17, 1912, he was married to Miss Flavia Felt at Hebron, Indiana, who survives him. Three years ago, Grandpa Kile suffered a severe fall, since which time he has required almost constant care. His long life may be attributed to the loving care of his devoted wife and kind nurses. He was converted during the war and later united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, remaining a loyal member until death. He dearly loved music and spent many hours singing war-time hymns. Those who are left to mourn his death are his widow, one son, three daughters-in-law, eleven grand children, seventeen great grand children and eleven great-great grand children. Also two nephews, one niece and a host of friends. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. E.T. Antrim officiating. The text "If a man die, shall he live again?" was selected by Grandpa Kile a few years before his death. Favorite hymns of the deceased were sung by a mixed quartette. Five grandsons, Wm. H. Kile of Osmond, Marvin W. Kile of Creighton, Odes Addington of Greeley, Colo., Samuel H. Wiegert and Harold Scranton of Plainview, acted as pall bearers. Military honors were paid to Plainview's last civil war veteran by members of the American Legion at the grave. Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were: Dr. and Mrs. M.L. Kile and family, Creighton; Mrs. L.E. Kile of Greeley, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kile and family of Osmond; Mr. and Mrs. Odes Addington, Greeley, Colo., and Leonard Black of Verdel, Nebr. Friends from a distance who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Steinhausen, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hengstler, Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Crew, L.B. Crew and A.U. Schaun, of Creighton, John Collins of Verdel, W.W. Walton of Center, and Mrs. Carrie De Benham of Neligh.

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Latitude: 44.1429500
Longitude: -77.4159100

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Powers Kile

(1837 - 1907)

Flavia Josephine Felt Kile

(1865 - 1953)

Siblings

Children

Dr William Thomas Kile

(1857 - 1912)

Levi Edson Kile

(1859 - 1928)

Dr Milford L Kile

(1867 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint James Roman Catholic Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1429500, -77.4159100

2. Belleville Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1422000, -77.4210500

3. St Mary Magdalene Churchyard
Cowden, Sevenoaks District, England
Coordinate: 44.1578673, -77.4105212

4. Post-Babcock Burying Ground
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1250310, -77.4084810

5. Saint Thomas' Anglican Church Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1653900, -77.3803840

6. St. Andrews Presbyterian
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1667321, -77.3817509

7. Sons of Jacob Jewish Cemetery
Bayside, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1238750, -77.4841040

8. Hogle Pioneer Cemetery
Belleville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1588640, -77.4982770

9. Canniff Mills Cemetery
Cannifton, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2065567, -77.3927821

10. Stone Church Cemetery
Sidney, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2090500, -77.4509700

11. Whites Cemetery
Bayside, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1125200, -77.5178800

12. Grove Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0627300, -77.4324500

13. Elmwood Cemetery
Corbyville, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2301500, -77.4031200

14. Ketcheson Cemetery
Sidney, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2187000, -77.4874300

15. Longwell's Cemetery
Foxboro, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2324117, -77.4472189

16. Albury Church Cemetery
Albury, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0822970, -77.5203270

17. Burrs Cemetery
Burr, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0433040, -77.3755400

18. Foxboro Cemetery
Foxboro, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2497160, -77.4336660

19. Sine Cemetery
Quinte West, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2371940, -77.5065580

20. Rupert-Elliott Cemetery
Thurlow, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.2320700, -77.3029600

21. Simond's Burying Ground Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

22. Way Family Cemetery
Ameliasburgh, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

23. Mountain View Cemetery
Mountain View, Prince Edward County Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0168200, -77.4161700

24. Mount Evergreen Cemetery
Trenton, Hastings County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1202500, -77.5987500